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15.2.3If a SPAD has not occurred, you may allow the train to proceed toa more convenient place so that you can:

• get the driver’s answers to the questions on form RT3188 Activation of TPWS other than when a signal has been passedat danger (SPAD) (see the example at the end of this generalsignalling regulation 15)

• complete the rest of the form• report the incident and send the form by fax or electronically, or

dictate it, to Operations Control.

15.2.4You may then allow the train involved to continue its journey aslong as the driver tells you:

• the TPWS on-train equipment has not been isolated

• the driver is fit to continue.

15.2.5If the driver tells you that the TPWS on-train equipment has beenisolated, you must carry out the instructions in section 34 of module TW5 Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment.

15.2.6

If you have any doubt about the correct working of any TPWSequipment involved in a TPWS activation, you must treat it asdefective and tell Operations Control.

15.2.7If you know that a defective TPWS trackside sensor is incorrectlycausing a brake application, this general signalling regulation 15.2does not apply. You must instead carry out the instructions insection 15 of module T1B Movement of trains during failure of, or when working on, signalling equipment.

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Example of form RT3189 Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD)(front)

SIGNAL PASSED AT DANGER (SPAD)General signalling regulation 15

For use by signallers in cases of a SPAD being investigated as category A

PART 1: Event information

Date...............and time ..............of SPAD Signal passed at danger................. Located ...........................

Driver’s name........................................... Driver’s Company........................... Train No

PART 2: Questions for the driver

Can you tell me what happened (Please write using the driver’s words)?

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The list below contains a series of possible causes designed to help you capture the information provided bythe driver. Please tick as appropriate based on the response to the question.

Lost concentration Signal obscuredDriver distracted Miscommunication (if yes, go to Part 4)Misreading signal Don’t knowWeather conditions SPAD disputed*Rail adhesion None of the aboveOther

*Please give reasons why the SPAD is disputed ..................................................................................................

How far has the front of the train passed the signal?...........................................................................................

Have any points been run through? Yes No

PART 3: Signalling approach

What signal indications were received on the approach to the signal

What AWS indications did you receive on the approach to the signal involved ( please tick based on thedriver’s response)?

horn yellow & black indicationbell all black indicationcan’t recall

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Was there a brake demand from TPWS? Yes No

Did AWS activate and automatically apply the brakes? Yes No

Had the TPWS train stop override or temporary isolation switch been operated? Yes No

PART 4: Details of individual(s) involved in the miscommunication

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PART 5: Authorisation for the train to proceed

Are you accompanied in the driving cab? Yes No If yes, by whom?...........................

Do you consider the train fit to continue? Yes No

Do you consider yourself fit to continue? Yes No

Authorisation for train to proceed forward received from Operations Control at............................................. (time)

Driver of train is authorised to proceed to............................................................ ...................................... (location)

OR driver relieved of duty at ...................................................(location) at ........................................(time)

PART 6: Questions for the signaller

Why was the signal at danger?................................................................................................................................

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OR

Why was the signal replaced to danger? .............................................. .............................................. .....................

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Any other observations? ..........................................................................................................................................

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Signaller...................................................Signalbox.................................................................................................

PART 7: Driver and t rain information

Driver’s home depot ........................................... Traction unit number ..................................................

Vehicle/cab number driving from.....................................

Train involved: hrs ..........................from .......................................... ........to ......................................... ....................

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Accidents and incidents: reportingprocedures

16.1 Telling Operations Control aboutaccidents or incidents

You must give Operations Control any information you receive

about an accident or unusual incident that involves a train.

16.2 Reporting a dangerous goodsincident

16.2.1 Information from traincrew

16.2.1.1If dangerous goods are involved, the traincrew must give you

the following information, starting with the words ‘This is a raildangerous goods emergency’ :

• the train reporting number, if appropriate

• where and when the incident happened

• the wagon types and numbers, if they know them

• the position of the wagons on the train or in the siding

• as many details of the incident as possible

• whether any railway personnel or members of the public areinvolved.

16.2.1.2You must also be given the six-character ‘Emergency Code’, madeup of four numbers followed by two letters.

The four-figure ‘United Nations number’ identifies the substance inthe vehicle and the two-letter alpha code allows OperationsControl to identify the telephone number for specialist assistance.

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16.2.2 Trains on other lines

Unless the incident is a minor one, with no damage to the wagon,tank, container or flask, you will be told to stop the passage of trains on all lines at the location, making sure you do not stoptrains in the immediate area.

16.3 Passing information to Operations

Control16.3.1You must pass the information you have received from thetraincrew to Operations Control using the same message prefix:‘This is a rail dangerous goods emergency’ .

16.3.2If there is any doubt whether dangerous goods are involved,you must tell Operations Control immediately. If possible, you mustgive Operations Control the position in the train of the vehiclesconcerned, so that TOPS enquiries can be made to find outwhether dangerous goods are involved.

16.4 Irradiated fuel flasks

16.4.1If an incident involves an irradiated fuel flask, the report from thetraincrew must also include answers to the following questions inthe order shown. Each question must be answered ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

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16.4.2You must immediately pass this information to Operations Controlin the same order.

16.4.3If the answer to any of the questions is ‘yes’, you must stop the

passage of trains on all lines at the location, but making sure notto stop trains in the immediate area.

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1 Is the flask wagon derailed? Yes/No

2 Has the flask wagon been involved in a collision? Yes/No

3 Is there a fire near the flask? Yes/No

4 Are large quantities of liquefied petroleum gas,petroleum or other flammable liquids present?

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Broken rails and bridge strikes17.1 Broken, distorted or damaged rails

or broken fishplates

17.1.1 Signaller’s actions

If you are told about a broken, distorted or damaged rail or that both

fishplates are broken on the same rail, you must:• stop trains from passing over the affected line

• tell Operations Control

• arrange for a rail defect examiner or rail defect nominee toexamine the rail or fishplates concerned.

17.1.2 Authority to run trains

17.1.2.1When the rail defect nominee has examined the defective rail or fishplates, and gives permission for trains to proceed at a specifiedspeed, you must:

• stop each train over the affected line

• tell the driver what has happened

• tell the driver the location of the defective rail or broken fishplates

• instruct the driver not to exceed the speed authorised by the rail

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17.1.2.3The rail defect nominee will stay in position and re-examinethe defective rail or broken fishplates, to make sure the defect doesnot worsen.

17.1.2.4You must continue to instruct drivers to proceed at the speedauthorised by the rail defect nominee until one of the following

applies:• The rail defect nominee advises that the condition of the defect

has worsened and train movements must be stopped.

• An emergency speed restriction is imposed over the line or linesconcerned.

• A rail defect examiner authorises that normal speed of trainsmay be resumed.

17.1.3 Report of only one broken fishplate

17.1.3.1If you are told that one fishplate of a pair is broken, you must tellOperations Control and arrange for a competent engineer toexamine the fishplate concerned.

17.1.3.2Until you are informed that the broken fishplate has been replacedor an emergency speed restriction has been imposed as shown inmodule SP Speeds , you must:

• stop each train over the affected line


• tell the driver the location of the broken fishplate

• instruct the driver not to exceed 20 mph over the brokenfishplate.

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17.2 Bridge strikes

17.2.1 Underline bridge strike reported currently

17.2.1.1If you become aware that an underline bridge has been struck bya road vehicle, you must:

• stop trains passing over the affected bridge

• tell Operations Control

• arrange for a bridge strike examiner or bridge strike nominee toexamine the bridge.

17.2.1.2 After the bridge has been examined, the bridge strike nomineemay tell you that normal working may be resumed over the bridge.

17.2.1.3The instructions shown in 17.2.1.1 and 17.2.1.2 do not apply atcertain bridges shown in the Signal Box Special Instructions . Youmust carry out the specific instructions for the bridge concernedinstead.

17.2.2 Overline bridge strike reported currently

17.2.2.1If you become aware that an overline bridge has been struck by a

road vehicle, you must:• tell Operations Control

• arrange for a bridge strike examiner or bridge strike nominee toexamine the bridge

• carry out the instructions shown in general signalling regulation20 for the lines concerned.

17.2.2.2 After the bridge has been examined, the bridge strike nomineemay tell you that normal working may be resumed under thebridge.

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17.2.3 Late reporting of a bridge strike

17.2.3.1If you become aware that an underline or overline bridge has beenstruck some time earlier, and trains have continued to pass over or under the bridge since the bridge strike happened, you must try toget details of:

• the approximate time the bridge was struck

• the type of vehicle that hit the bridge

• whether any damage to the bridge has been reported.

17.2.3.2You must give the details of the bridge strike to OperationsControl.

17.2.3.3

If the bridge concerned is an underline bridge, you must:• arrange for a bridge strike examiner or bridge strike nominee to

examine the bridge

• not allow trains to pass over it until Operations Control give youauthority to do so.

You must then carry out the instructions given by OperationsControl about the speed and type of trains that may pass over theaffected bridge.

After the bridge has been examined, the bridge strike nomineemay tell you that normal working may be resumed over the bridge.

17.2.3.4If the bridge concerned is an overline bridge, you must carry outthe instructions shown in general signalling regulation 17.2.2unless Operations Control instruct you otherwise.

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Trespassers, animals or minor obstacles on the line

18.1 Trespassers

18.1.1 Getting the trespassers removed

If you become aware that one or more trespassers are on or near the line, you must arrange for the trespassers to be removed. Youmust also tell Operations Control.

18.1.2 Trespassers in danger from trains

18.1.2.1If you believe that the trespassers are in danger from passingtrains, you must tell the driver of each train involved what ishappening and to proceed at caution past the location.

You must continue to caution each driver until you are sure the lineis again clear. You may then resume normal working.

18.1.2.2If a signal controlling the entrance to the affected section iscontrolled by another signaller, you must tell that other signaller.

If you are the signaller who has been told what is happening, youmust carry out these instructions.

18.1.3 If trespassers or others are endangering trains

If you believe that someone may endanger the passage oftrains, you must carry out the instructions in general signallingregulation 18.2.

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18.2 Animals, trespassers who mayendanger trains, or minor obstacles

18.2.1You must arrange for the line to be cleared if you become awarethat:

• animals are likely to cause an obstruction

• minor obstacles are on the line• a cow, bull or other large animal is within the boundary fence

• trespassers or others are likely to endanger trains.

18.2.2You do not need to examine the line as shown in generalsignalling regulation 20, but you must:

• stop each train requiring to proceed over the affected portion of

line

• tell the driver what is happening, and to proceed at caution beingprepared to stop short of any obstruction.

18.2.3If there is a tunnel that might be affected, you must also tell eachdriver not to exceed 10 mph through the tunnel.

You must not allow more than one train to be in the tunnel at the

same time.

18.2.4You must continue to stop and caution all trains until you are surethe line is again clear.

18.2.5If the signal controlling the entrance to the section is controlled byanother signaller, you must tell that signaller what is happening.

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Stop and examine train

Note: This general signalling regulation does not apply if a train or vehicle is proceeding without authority (train signalling regulation 5)or if a tail lamp is missing or unlit (train signalling regulation 6), inwhich case you should carry out the instructions in the specificregulation to be found in modules TS2 to TS5 or TS7 or TS8.

19.1 When this general signalling regulationmust be used

19.1.1You must carry out this general signalling regulation if you becomeaware of anything unusual or wrong such as:

• signals of alarm

• an insecure load

• a vehicle on fire• a hot axle box

• a door open

• other mishaps.

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19.2 Anything unusual or wrong with atrain

19.2.1If you become aware of anything unusual or wrong with a train, or you receive stop and examine train (7) , you must immediately:

• stop the train concerned

• stop trains on any adjacent lines from passing the trainconcerned

• stop trains proceeding on the same or any other line over theaffected portion of route

• tell the signaller who controls the area from which the trainapproached what has happened

• if necessary carry out the instructions in train signallingregulation 4, Obstruction of the line

• arrange for the train to be examined and dealt with as necessary.

19.2.2If you cannot stop the train concerned before it enters the areacontrolled by another signaller, you must immediately tell thatsignaller what has happened.

You must first send the emergency alarm on a TCB line, or sendstop and examine train on other than a TCB line where blockbells are provided.

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19.3 After the train has stopped

19.3.1 After the train has been stopped and you have found out whether any line is obstructed, you may allow normal working on anyunobstructed lines.

If you need to find out if any line is obstructed this must be done

as shown in general signalling regulation 20.

19.3.2If after the train has been examined, nothing can be found wrongwith the train, you must:

• stop the first train to travel over the affected portion of route onany line, and

• tell the driver what has happened.

You must then instruct the driver to:

• proceed at caution through the affected area being prepared tostop short of any obstruction

• report the state of the line to the next signaller or at a specifiedpoint ahead.

19.3.3Until you receive a report on the state of the line, you must instruct

the driver of any other train that is to pass through the affectedarea, as shown in general signalling regulation 19.3.2.

19.3.4If another signaller is involved, you must tell that signaller whathas happened.

If you are the signaller who is told what has happened, youmust carry out this general signalling regulation 19.3.

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19.4 If the train cannot be dealt with19.4.1If after the train has been examined, it is not possible for it tobe dealt with but it can proceed safely to a point where it canbe dealt with, you must:

• agree the arrangements with the signaller who controls the areaahead

• signal the train in the normal way.

19.4.2You must not allow the train to pass, or be passed by a train on anadjacent line unless you have been assured that it can be donesafely.

19.4.3If the train is to pass through areas controlled by more than oneother signaller, each signaller involved must carry out the

instructions in 19.4.1 and 19.4.2 .

19.5 Door open on a passenger train19.5.1 If a person has fallen from a train

If you are told that a person has fallen from a train, you mustcarry out the instructions shown in general signallingregulation 20 .

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19.5.2 If it is not known whether a person has fallenfrom the train

If you are told that a door is open or is on the catch on apassenger train and you have been told the door has beenclosed, but it is not known whether any person has fallen fromthe train, you do not need to detain other trains while it isbeing confirmed which lines are clear.

However, you must:• stop the first train on each line and tell the driver what has

happened

• instruct the driver to proceed at caution over the affected portionof line being prepared to stop short of any obstruction.

19.5.3 When no-one has fallen from the train

If it is confirmed that no-one has fallen from the train and the door

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20.1 When the line is to be examined

20.1.1Where the train signalling regulations require a line to beexamined, this can be achieved by one of the following:

• you can see the line is safe for trains to pass

• getting a competent person to check the line is safe for trains topass

• getting the driver of a train passing over the affected line tocheck the line is safe for trains to pass.

20.1.2If a train is used for this purpose, the instructions shown in thisgeneral signalling regulation must be carried out.

20.1.3If broken, distorted or damaged rails or broken fishplates arereported, you must not use a train to examine the line. You mustinstead carry out general signalling regulation 17.1.

20.1.4If subsidence has been reported or there is suspected damage toa structure below or above the railway, you must not use a train toexamine the line. You must instead arrange for a competentengineer to examine the line.

You must not allow any train to pass over a line so affected untilthe competent engineer has assured you that the line appears safefor trains to pass, even if only at reduced speed.

20.1.5If an underline bridge has been reported as being struck by a roadvehicle, you must not use a train to examine the line. You mustinstead carry out general signalling regulation 17.2.1 or 17.2.3.

If an overline bridge has been reported as being struck by a roadvehicle, as well as carrying out this general signalling regulation20, you must apply the instructions shown in general signallingregulation 17.2.2 or 17.2.3.

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20.2 Before the examination can start

20.2.1If two signallers are involved, you must both reach a clear understanding as to what is to be done.

20.2.2You must be sure that the last train to enter the affected sectionhas passed, complete with tail lamp, beyond the stop signal aheadof the affected portion of line.

20.2.3Where a person is immediately available to accompany the driver,this should be done. The examination should not be undulydelayed waiting for someone.

During darkness, fog or falling snow or when the affected portionof line is within a tunnel, the driver must always be accompaniedwhen:

• you have definite information that a person has fallen from atrain

• the overhead line equipment is to be examined.

20.2.4 Any type of train can be used to carry out the examination of theline. However, if the overhead line equipment is to be examined,you must if possible arrange for a diesel train to be used to carryout the examination.

20.2.5You must not allow a train with a failed headlight to examine theline during darkness, fog or falling snow, or if there is a tunnel inthe section, unless a portable headlight is fitted to the front of thetrain.

20.2.6If the overhead line equipment is to be examined using a train,you must also carry out the instructions shown in module AC

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20.2.7 When there is more than one line

You must treat each line as affected unless you have definiteinformation that a line is not affected. Each affected line must beexamined individually but this can be done at the same time if necessary.

When it is not known which lines are affected, all lines must be

examined.20.2.8 Where the affected portion of line is in a tunnel

Where the affected portion of line is in a tunnel, you must notallow another train to enter or pass through the tunnel while a trainis being used to examine the affected portion of line.

20.2.9 Trains on unaffected lines

You may allow trains on all other lines not affected to continue torun. However, during the time an affected line is being examined,the driver of each train on lines immediately next to the affectedline must be:

• told what is happening

• told the locations between which the adjacent line is affected

• instructed to pass the affected portion of line at caution

• told to report as soon as possible if anything is seen to be

wrong.

You must continue to do this until any train being used to examinethe affected line has passed over the affected portion of line.

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20.3 Dealing with the train that will be usedto examine the line

20.3.1Before you allow the train that will be used to examine the line toenter the affected section, you must:

• tell the driver why the line is to be examined

• reach a clear understanding with the driver as to which portion of the line is to be examined.

20.3.2You must instruct the driver that when the signal is cleared or yougive permission to pass the signal at danger, the driver must:

• proceed at caution over the affected portion of line, beingprepared to stop short of any obstruction

• if the affected portion of line is in a tunnel, not to exceed10 mph through the tunnel

• if the overhead line equipment is to be examined, or the line isbeing examined because of a reported track defect, not toexceed 20 mph

• report the state of the affected line at an agreed location beyondthe affected portion of line.

20.3.3If the examination is being carried out due to a report of anoverline bridge being struck by a road vehicle, you must also makesure the driver is aware of the exact location of the bridge and tellthe driver:

• to stop short of the affected bridge, and

• unless there is obvious damage to the bridge or there is debrison the line, to pass under the bridge and not to exceed 5 mph.

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20.4 Signalling the train being used toexamine the line

20.4.1 Where no other signaller is involved

When the driver has been given the necessary information, youmay clear the signal for the train to proceed.

If it is not possible to clear the signal, you must carry out theinstructions in Part A of module S5 Passing a signal at danger,before authorising the driver to pass the signal.

20.4.2 Where another signaller is involved

20.4.2.1When the train to be used to examine the line is ready to enterthe affected section, you must tell the other signaller and getpermission for the train to enter the section. The examining trainmust then be signalled normally.

20.4.2.2When obstruction danger has previously been sent, the signaller accepting the examining train, must send obstruction removed asshown in regulation 4 of the train signalling regulations concerned.This will allow the examining train to be accepted normally.

20.4.2.3When the driver has been given the necessary information, youmay clear the signal for the train to proceed.

If it is not possible to clear the signal, you must carry out theinstructions in Part A of module S5 Passing a signal at danger ,before authorising the driver to pass the signal.

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20.4.3 Not allowing another train to proceed

After the examining train has gone beyond the signal protecting theaffected portion of line, you must not allow another train to followuntil a report is received stating the line is clear and safe for trainsto run on.

If the driver tells you the line is obstructed, you must immediatelycarry out train signalling regulation 4.

20.4.4 If the train being used to examine the line needsto return to the end of the section at which itentered

If the driver needs the train to return to the end of the section atwhich it entered, this must be done as shown in module TW7Wrong-direction movements.

The train must not be cancelled until it is clear of the sectionconcerned.

If the driver tells you the line is obstructed, you must immediatelycarry out train signalling regulation 4.

20.5 Resuming normal working

If the driver of the train being used to examine the line reports thatthe line appears to be safe for the passage of trains, you mayresume normal working over that line.

However, if the line has been examined for a reported track defectyou must tell the driver of each train that is to pass over theaffected line:

• a track defect has been reported

• to proceed at caution over the affected portion of line notexceeding 20 mph.

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You must continue to do this until the affected portion of line:

• has been examined by a competent engineer, and

• has been passed as safe for normal operation to resume.

If the line has been examined because of a report of an overlinebridge being struck by a road vehicle, you must instruct the driver of each train which will pass over the affected line to pass under

the bridge at no greater speed than 20 mph.You must continue to do this until the bridge strike nominee tellsyou normal working may resume.

If the examination was of the overhead line equipment, you mustonly resume normal working as shown in module AC AC Electrified lines.

20.6 When a track circuit fails to clear

20.6.1You must carry out this general signalling regulation if a trackcircuit:

• fails to clear after the passage of a train, or

• shows occupied for some other reason.

20.6.2

You must never assume that a track circuit has failed until youhave carried out an examination of the affected line and you aresure it is a failure.

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20.6.3You must make sure that no train has been signalled, in either direction, over the affected portion of line and that the last trainover the affected portion of line has passed clear of the trackcircuit concerned and one of the following applies:

• that train has occupied and cleared the overlap of the signalbeyond the affected portion of line

• you have received train out of section for that train

• you have been told that the train has passed out of the sectionwith tail lamp a ttached.

20.6.4On a single line or bi-directional line, you must also carry out theinstructions shown in module P2 Working single andbi-directional lines by pilotman.

20.6.5

Unless you are sure that the line is not obstructed, you mustarrange for the line to be examined as well as carrying out thefollowing instructions.

If you are sure the line is not obstructed, you must carry outgeneral signalling regulation 20.6.8.

20.6.6 First train to pass over an adjacent line

If a train will pass on a line immediately next to the affected linebefore the affected line is examined, the driver of this train mustbe:

• told what is happening

• told the locations between which the adjacent line is affected bythe track circuit

• instructed to pass the affected portion of line at caution

• told to report as soon as possible if anything is wrong.

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20.6.7 First train to pass over the affected line

You must stop the next train requiring to pass over the affectedportion of line and ask the driver if the line appears to be clearas far as can be seen.

If the driver confirms that the line appears to be clear as far as canbe seen, you must:


• reach a clear understanding with the driver as to which portion of the line is to be e xamined

• instruct the driver to pass the signal at danger as shown in Part A of module S5 Passing a signal at danger and to proceed atcaution over the affected portion of line being prepared to stopshort of any obstruction

• instruct the driver not to exceed 10 mph through any tunnel if

there is one on the affected portion of line• tell the driver to report the state of the affected line at an agreed

point ahead of the affected portion of line.

20.6.8 When it is known the affected line is not obstructed

If it has been confirmed that the line is not obstructed, you musttreat the track circuit as having failed.

You must carry out the appropriate instructions for track circuit

failures as shown in module T1B Movement of trains during failureof, or when working on, signalling equipment.

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20.6.9 If the affected track circuit again shows clear

If the affected track circuit again shows clear before the signallingtechnician arrives, you must carry out the following instructions:

• If a train has not yet passed over the affected track circuit, youmust carry out the instructions in general signalling regulation20.6.7 (except that after you have given the driver the necessaryinstructions you may clear the signal). If it is then proved that the

line is clear, you may resume normal working.

• If a train has already passed over the affected track circuit, youmay resume normal working.

20.6.10 If the track circuit is showing occupied then clear at intervals

If, after a train has passed over the affected track circuit, it showsoccupied and clear at intervals, and as a result there is apossibility that a signal or signals could revert to danger in front of a train, you must:

• treat the track circuit as having failed

• carry out the appropriate instructions shown in module T1BMovement of trains during failure of, or when working on,signalling equipment.

If you have been treating a track circuit as failed as shown in thisgeneral signalling regulation 20.6.10 but the affected track circuitshows clear before the technician arrives, you may resume normalworking as long as:

• at least three trains have passed over the affected track circuit,and

• the track circuit has been observed to have operated normallyfor and between each train.

20.6.11 Telling the signalling technician

In all cases of a track circuit operating irregularly, you mustarrange for the signalling technician to investigate.

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Train an unusually long time insection

21.1 Contacting the driver of the overduetrain

If an unusually long time passes after a train has entered asection, you must try to contact the driver to find out the cause. If necessary, you must arrange for Operations Control to do this.

21.2 If you cannot contact the driver ofthe overdue train

21.2.1If you cannot contact the driver, until you have found out what iswrong, you must:

• stop each train on any adjacent line travelling towards theoverdue train

• tell the driver of each train the circumstances regarding theoverdue train

• instruct the driver, that when the signal is cleared, to proceed atcaution and to be prepared to stop short of any obstruction

• tell the driver to report what has happened with the overdue train

• signal each train normally.

21.2.2If another line is not available, you must get help from a competentperson.

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21.3 If another signaller is involved

21.3.1If any signal controlling the entrance to the section concerned iscontrolled by another signaller, you must tell that signaller what ishappening.

21.3.2If you are that other signaller, you must carry out the instructionsshown in this general signalling regulation.

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22.1 Signaller being aware of out-of-gaugeloads

You must not let a train proceed that is carrying an out-of-gaugeload unless you have the details that apply to the movement of thetrain.

The details of any restrictions that must be applied will be given toyou by:

• a written notice, or

• instructions from Operations Control.

22.2 Blocking an adjacent line used in theopposite direction (see diagram TS1.2)

Note: For the purpose of this general signalling regulation, A, B, C,D and E represent five signal boxes on the same line of route. Theadjacent line used in the opposite direction, between signal box Aand signal box D, needs to be blocked for a train carrying anout-of-gauge load.

22.2.1When you need to block the adjacent line used by trains in theopposite direction, you must send 1-2-6 to signal box B. You maysend this bell signal whatever the position of the block indicator isfor either line.

22.2.2When you receive 1-2-6 from signal box A, you must notacknowledge it but send 1-2-6 to signal box C, whatever the

position of the block indicator is for either line.

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22.2.3When you receive 1-2-6 from signal box B, you must notacknowledge it but send 1-2-6 to signal box D, whatever theposition of the block indicator is for either line.

22.2.4When you receive 1-2-6 from signal box C, and when theadjacent line is clear, you must:

• carry out the instructions shown in absolute block regulation3.6.2 to signal box E, if the train carrying the out-of-gauge loadwill foul the clearing point on the adjacent line

• acknowledge 1-2-6 to the signaller at signal box C

• keep the adjacent line clear until the train carrying theout-of-gauge load has passed.

22.2.5

When the signaller at signal box D acknowledges 1-2-6 , providingthe adjacent line is clear, you must:

• place the block indicator for the adjacent line to train on line

• acknowledge 1-2-6 to the signaller at signal box B


22.2.6

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22.2.7When the signaller at signal box B acknowledges 1-2-6 , providingthe adjacent line is clear, you must:


• signal the train carrying the out-of-gauge load normally using thespecial is line clear 2-6-3 .

22.3 If the adjacent line used in theopposite direction is not workedby the absolute block system

22.3.1You must not signal forward the train carrying the out-of-gaugeload, on the proper line, until you have made sure the adjacentline is clear throughout.

22.3.2You must not allow another train to proceed on the adjacent lineuntil the train carrying the out-of-gauge load has passed clear.

22.4 When the train carrying theout-of-gauge load has passed

22.4.1When you receive train out of section for the train carrying theout-of-gauge load you must:

• give one beat on the bell for the adjacent line

• place the block indicator for the adjacent line to normal .

22.4.2If it was necessary to carry out absolute block regulation 3.6.2 tosignal box E and the train carrying the out-of-gauge load haspassed clear of the clearing point of the adjacent line, you must:

• send obstruction removed to signal box E


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22.5 Blocking an adjacent line used in thesame direction (see diagram TS1.3)

Note: For the purpose of this instruction, A and B represent twosignal boxes on the same line of route. The adjacent line used inthe same direction, between signal box A and signal box B needsto be blocked for a train carrying an out-of-gauge load.

22.5.1When you need to block the adjacent line used by trains in thesame direction for a train carrying an out-of-gauge load, you mustmake sure:

• you have received train out of section for the previous trainover the adjacent line, and

• the block indicator for the adjacent line is at normal .

22.5.2

You must send 1-2-6 to signal box B for the line on which the traincarrying the out-of-gauge load will travel.

22.5.3If the adjacent line is clear and you receive 1-2-6 from signal box

A for the line on which the train carrying the out-of-gauge load willtravel, you must:

• acknowledge 1-2-6 to signal box A

• place the block indicator for the adjacent line to train on line .

22.5.4When the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged 1-2-6 andplaced the block indicator for the adjacent line to train on line ,you must signal the train carrying the out-of-gauge load normallyusing the special is line clear 2-6-3 .

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22.5.5When you send train out of section to signal box A for the traincarrying the out-of-gauge load, you must also:

• give one beat on the bell for the adjacent line


22.6 If the adjacent line used in the samedirection is not worked by the absoluteblock system

22.6.1If the adjacent line is not worked by the absolute block system,you must not acknowledge 1-2-6 until all trains in the section onthe adjacent line have passed clear.

22.6.2

You must not allow another train to proceed on the adjacent lineuntil train out of section is received for the train carrying theout-of-gauge load.


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Out-of-gauge loads on track circuitblock lines

23.1 Signaller being aware of out-of-gaugeloads

You must not let a train proceed that is carrying an out-of-gaugeload unless you have the details that apply to the movement of thetrain.

The details of any restrictions that must be applied will be given toyou by:

• a written notice, or

• instructions from Operations Control.

23.2 Signalling the train between twosignal boxes

23.2.1If a train carrying an out-of-gauge load is to pass between your signal boxes, you must both carry out the instructions in trackcircuit block regulation 3.5 for the train carrying the out-of-gaugeload.


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23.2.2You must not accept the train carrying the out-of-gauge load untilyou are sure the necessary conditions for all adjacent lines are asshown in the written notice or from the instructions given byOperations Control.

23.2.3The train carrying the out-of-gauge load must be signalled and

dealt with as shown in general signalling regulation 22 as far asyou can apply them without block instruments.

23.2.4Where train describers are used, you must send the bell signals asmessages on the telephone.

23.3 Signalling the train in one signal boxarea

23.3.1If the restrictions for the train carrying the out-of-gauge load onlyapply within the area controlled from your signal box, you mustapply the principles as shown in general signalling regulation 22.

23.3.2If more than one signaller is involved with the movement in thesame signal box, you must all reach a clear understanding as tothe action to be taken.

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Code words used with out-of-gaugeloads

These code words are shown in notices, or given by OperationsControl, for out-of-gauge train movements

AJAX No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on

the running lines or sidings on both sides of theload. Train to be signalled by the special is lineclear 2-6-2 .

BLOX All adjacent lines to be blocked when usingcrossovers, junctions and running connections.

BLOCSID The adjacent lines to be blocked when moving fromrunning line to siding or siding to running line.

CONFLICT No train conveying passengers or signalled 2-6-2or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines orsidings mentioned on either side of the load. To besignalled by the special is line clear 2-6-3 .

EXLO Exceptional load with speed or route restrictionsonly. To be signalled by the special is line clear2-1-6 .

FABRIC Must not exceed speed of....................mph at, orbetween..............................

GOBI The following route must be observed......................

HAZARD Running lines and sidings mentioned on both sidesof the load to be clear. To be signalled by thespecial is line clear 2-6-3 .


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JOAN Running lines or sidings mentioned on the left-handside of the load looking in the direction of travelmust be clear and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3must be allowed on the running lines or sidings onthe right-hand side of the load. To be signalled bythe special is line clear 2-6-3 .

LEFPAS No train conveying passengers must be allowed on

the running lines or sidings mentioned on theleft-hand side of the load looking in the direction oftravel. No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must beallowed on the running lines and sidings on bothsides of the load. To be signalled by the special isline clear 2-6-3 .

LACER Must not use crossovers between platforms.

LONGLO Long-welded rail train to which no conditions oftravel apply.

OGLO Out-of-gauge load where running lines or sidingsneed not be clear between points mentioned. To besignalled by the special is line clear 2-6-1 .

OPPOS Running lines or sidings mentioned on the right-handside of the load looking in the direction of travelmust be clear and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3must be allowed on the running lines or sidings onthe left-hand side of the load. To be signalled by thespecial is line clear 2-6-3 .

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RIGPAS No train conveying passengers must be allowed onthe running lines or sidings mentioned on theright-hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel. No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must beallowed on the running lines or sidings on both sidesof the load. To be signalled by the special is lineclear 2-6-3 .

SAVO Crossovers at the following places must not be used................................

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